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California APO Powerlifting Records
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APO records for California residents, in the federation's own kg classes. Records reflect the highest qualifying lift on file for each (class, sex, equipment, division) combination across 230 entries from 114 registered lifters. Scope is by lifter residency (per federation registration), not meet location.
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California's heaviest total in APO competition is Roberto Estrada's 912.5 kg (2,011.5 lb) at Nationals in 2026. Competition activity peaked in 2025, the busiest year on record with 86 entries.
California APO Total Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Esteban Torres | 345.0 kg761 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 140+ kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 125 kg | 1 | James Bender | 662.5 kg1,461 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 2 | John Cary | 542.5 kg1,196 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Louis Nix II | 440.0 kg970 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Adam DiMaggio | 700.0 kg1,543 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 110 kg | 2 | Aaron Daniel Valizan | 622.5 kg1,373 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Jon Chandler | 765.0 kg1,687 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Daniel Guardado Delao | 685.0 kg1,510 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Christopher Richardson Avila | 535.0 kg1,180 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 2 | Javier Guzman | 392.5 kg866 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Horacio Perez | 352.5 kg777 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
California APO Squat Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Esteban Torres | 127.5 kg281 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 140+ kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 125 kg | 1 | James Bender | 245.0 kg540 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 2 | John Cary | 200.0 kg441 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Louis Nix II | 150.0 kg331 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Adam DiMaggio | 262.5 kg579 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 110 kg | 2 | Aaron Daniel Valizan | 230.0 kg507 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Jon Chandler | 272.5 kg601 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Daniel Guardado Delao | 257.5 kg568 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Christopher Richardson Avila | 182.5 kg403 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 2 | Javier Guzman | 142.5 kg314 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Horacio Perez | 120.0 kg265 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
California APO Bench Press Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Esteban Torres | 67.5 kg149 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 140+ kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 125 kg | 1 | David Pat | 190.0 kg419 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 125 kg | 2 | James Bender | 167.5 kg370 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Dennis McBride | 137.5 kg303 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Adam DiMaggio | 172.5 kg381 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 110 kg | 2 | Aaron Daniel Valizan | 162.5 kg359 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Jon Chandler | 185.0 kg408 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Daniel Guardado Delao | 182.5 kg403 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 100 kg | 3 | Adam Heney | 177.5 kg392 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Christopher Richardson Avila | 125.0 kg276 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 2 | Albert Rivera | 107.5 kg237 lb | APO | 2024 |
| 90 kg | 3 | Javier Guzman | 90.0 kg199 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Horacio Perez | 100.0 kg221 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | 1 | Chikara Fukui | 105.0 kg232 lb | APO | 2026 |
California APO Deadlift Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Esteban Torres | 150.0 kg331 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 140+ kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 125 kg | 1 | James Bender | 250.0 kg551 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 2 | John Cary | 215.0 kg474 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Dennis McBride | 200.0 kg441 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Adam DiMaggio | 265.0 kg584 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 110 kg | 2 | Aaron Daniel Valizan | 230.0 kg507 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Jon Chandler | 307.5 kg678 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Daniel Guardado Delao | 245.0 kg540 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Christopher Richardson Avila | 227.5 kg502 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 90 kg | 2 | Albert Rivera | 200.0 kg441 lb | APO | 2024 |
| 90 kg | 3 | Javier Guzman | 160.0 kg353 lb | APO | 2025 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Horacio Perez | 132.5 kg292 lb | APO | 2026 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
APO records in California · 48 records across 10 kg classes · Top 3 per class
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California APO Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total by a California lifter in APO competition?
The highest men's total by a California lifter in APO competition is 912.5 kg (2,012 lb), set by Roberto Estrada (110 kg class, multi-ply) at Nationals in 2026.
What is the highest men's raw total by a California lifter in APO competition?
The highest men's raw total by a California lifter in APO competition is 765 kg (1,687 lb), set by Jon Chandler (100 kg class) at West Coast Wreckage in 2026.
What is the highest women's total by a California lifter in APO competition?
The highest women's total by a California lifter in APO competition is 507.5 kg (1,119 lb), set by Nancy Alba (90 kg class, multi-ply) at Battle on the Bay IV in 2025.
What is the highest women's raw total by a California lifter in APO competition?
The highest women's raw total by a California lifter in APO competition is 457.5 kg (1,009 lb), set by Kristina Esparza (90 kg class) at West Coast War in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's squat by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest men's squat by a California lifter in APO competition is 385 kg (849 lb), set by Roberto Estrada (110 kg class, multi-ply) at Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat by a California lifter in APO competition is 287.5 kg (634 lb), set by Zach Bates (110 kg class, no knee wraps) at West Coast War in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's squat by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest women's squat by a California lifter in APO competition is 205 kg (452 lb), set by Nancy Alba (90 kg class, multi-ply) at Battle on the Bay IV in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat by a California lifter in APO competition is 177.5 kg (392 lb), set by Kristina Esparza (90 kg class, no knee wraps) at West Coast War in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's bench press by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest men's bench press by a California lifter in APO competition is 365 kg (805 lb), set by Jordan Harris (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press by a California lifter in APO competition is 190 kg (419 lb), set by David Pat (125 kg class) at Bench Clash in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's bench press by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest women's bench press by a California lifter in APO competition is 155 kg (342 lb), set by Carina Davis (125 kg class, raw) at Bench Wars in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift by a California lifter in APO competition is 320 kg (706 lb), set by Matt LaMarque (100 kg class, single-ply) at Winter War in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift by a California lifter in APO competition is 307.5 kg (678 lb), set by Jon Chandler (100 kg class) at West Coast Wreckage in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift by a California lifter in APO competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift by a California lifter in APO competition is 197.5 kg (436 lb), set by Kristina Esparza (90 kg class, raw) at West Coast War in 2026.
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